Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Lithuania
Lithuania: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) was 47.1% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
47.1%
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
43rd
of 71 countries
All-time high
53.9%
in 2010
All-time low
45.1%
in 2001
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Lithuania, 2000–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Lithuania recorded 47.1% for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in 2023.
That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Lithuania peaked at 53.9% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 45.1%, in 2001.
That places Lithuania 43rd out of 71 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 46.4% | — |
| 2001 | 45.1% | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 48.0% | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 50.9% | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 46.7% | -8.2% |
| 2005 | 51.4% | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 52.3% | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 52.6% | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 53.0% | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 53.7% | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 53.9% | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 49.6% | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 49.3% | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 50.7% | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 51.1% | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 48.0% | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 48.3% | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 45.8% | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 50.4% | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 45.5% | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 50.6% | +11.2% |
| 2021 | 49.8% | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 49.5% | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 47.1% | -4.9% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 47.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 48.0%, 98% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 47.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 50.4%, 94% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50.0% | 45.1% | 53.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 49.3% | 45.5% | 53.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.3% | 47.1% | 50.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Lithuania?
- Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Lithuania was 47.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 53.9% in 2010.
- What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.1% in 2001.
- How does Lithuania rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte)?
- Lithuania ranks 43rd out of 71 countries with data for 2023.
- Is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) - Government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release